Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Jul 28, 2013 / 15:52 pm
Young people from around the world stood in long lines on Rio's Copacabana Beach to take part in the Sacrament of Reconciliation during World Youth Day.
"It's a beautiful experience to be reconciled to God during this World Youth Day," a young pilgrim, who wished to remain unnamed, told CNA moments after confession July 27.
Many priests helped to provide confession for the three million pilgrims present at the World Youth Day vigil on the beach so that the young people could receive the Eucharist worthily.
The young pilgrim added that "it is even greater to be able to have the indulgence that the Pope has given us."